138 Ludlow Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00411-0042Map
Owner of record: Ds 138 Ludlow LLC
138 Ludlow Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 27 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ds 138 Ludlow LLC. HPD has recorded 185 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 185
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 124
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 185
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls at closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 30 sq ft at west wall in closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 10A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 10a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit the entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at the top of heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at door leading to back / rear yard. at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling. in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range. in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range. in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 15, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall at boiler room
Oct 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze finish at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramic tiles in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 9
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Sec. 28-104.8.4 tenant protection plan not filed. note: at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job # work consists of new partitions walls & ceiling in apt#1. this bldg is
Sep 1, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stoppingper bc 712.327.345 noted:at time of inspection observed fire stopping removed ceiling and was rear 3 rooms in apt 20 effecting occupied apar
Jan 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping perbc 712-327:345 noted:at time of inspection observed fire stopping removed in the bathroom ceiling and walls in apartment 14 effecting occupi
Jan 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. i observed in the cellar area on gas riser wax being used on a gas riser valve to seal a leak. which is prohibited & not code compliant. remedy: repair & repla
Jan 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. i observed in the cellar area the gas piping is severly corroded & damage,which is prohibited & not code compliant. gas piping shall be protected from moisture
Jan 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. observed at 9:30am emergency lights installed throughout hallways. no electrical permit was file for emergencylights applications m00032041 m00109760 and m00110773 does not cover e
Jan 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use. defective electrical fixtures andwiring throughout basement. remedy: comply with ec code
Jan 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 10A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 8
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 30, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 30, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 12, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 12, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 12, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 21A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 21
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 21
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 21
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 21
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt H
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 30, 2019 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 27
- Building area
- 18,180 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,235 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 411 / 42
- Assessed value
- $4,022,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102871, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 138 Ludlow Street
Who owns 138 Ludlow Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ds 138 Ludlow LLC.
Does 138 Ludlow Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 185 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 Ludlow Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 26% of its 27 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 138 Ludlow Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 Ludlow Street?
It has 27 residential units and 29 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.